ObjectivesParticipants
will:1.Renew their understanding of the
Lord's Supper.2.Gain a greater understanding of self-examination
before receiving the Lord's Supper.3.Recognize the gifts and promises
received in the Lord's Supper.

Materials NeededBibleLuther's
Small CatechismM&MsCopies
of the Lutheran Service Book

Group GuidelinesThis
Bible study has been developed for groups of 5-7 people. Have the oldest person
in each group serve as the group leader. As the group leader, this individual
will help encourage each member of the group to participate, but will also
allow the group members the freedom to pass if they do not wish to share.

Building CommunityHave
each person share a Communion experience.

Looking at God's Word1.Read Matthew 26:17-27.2.Play Jeopardy! Read the answers to
the questions on the Lord's Supper from Luther's Small Catechism. Have the
group give the question. Award the M&Ms to the group that got the most
questions correct.3.Give each group copies of the
Lutheran Service Book. Have the group go through the questions and answers to
be used before communing. Discuss why it would be important to review those
questions and answers before receiving the Lord's Supper.

Reinforcing What Has Been
Learned1.Bring the small groups back
together. Discuss the benefits, gifts and promises received in the Lord's
Supper.2.Discuss the doctrine of the real
presence of Christ's body and blood in, with and under the bread and wine.

ClosingHave
participants share their highs and lows for the past week. Reassure them of
God's presence in their lives. Use the highs and lows as petitions in prayer.
Thank God for sending His one and only Son to give His body and blood for the
forgiveness of our sins.